Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Please note:
- Tools:
- • Hacksaw or metal cutting saw
- • Drill
- • Drill bits 5/32”
- • Screwdriver
- • Measuring tape
- • Level
- Straight Railing Installation
- Step 1: Measure & Locate All Posts
- Step 2: Install bottom rail, bottom brackets and foot block(s).
- 1. Locate and install the foot block(s).
- 2. Cut bottom rail to fit between posts if necessary.
- 4. Insert the bottom rail into bottom bracket at both ends, then position the bottom rail between posts, secure the brackets on the post with 2 #10-1" screws.
- Note：
- The space between the bottom rail to the ground is 2.75", use a 2.75" high piece of wood as a temporary support.
- Pre-drill holes on the post to install the bracket.
- When cutting the bottom rail, subtract 5/16” from each mark and cut from both ends for even picket spacing.
- Note: The brackets should be spaced 29 1/4” apart for 36” tall railing and 35 1/4” apart for 42” tall railing.
- IMPORTANT: Do not snap in the last 4 spacers before installing the last 4 pickets.
- Insert last 4 pickets as group and adjust the picket distance, THEN snap in the spacers.
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Step 3: Install top rail and top brackets.
1.
Position the top bracket based on the location of the bottom bracket.
Note: The brackets should be spaced 29 1/4” apart for 36” tall railing and 35
1/4” apart for 42” tall railing.
2.
Measure the distance between posts and subtract 5/8 in. from the total measurement.
3.
Cut the top rail at this measurement.
4.
Insert the bracket cover into each end of rail. Secure the top rail with top brackets.
Note: Push the top rail into the
bottom of top bracket. Secure top
brackets to the rail using 2 #8--3/4"
screws.